Making sense of Biblical violence LCF lesson 3

 

Roy said that the best way of understanding and explaining Old Testament violence is to follow the lead of Jesus himself.

Jesus fulfilled the Law by bringing it up to date to fit with New Covenant thinking.  Six times does Jesus say, ‘You have heard that it was said (quotes old Testament Scriptures).. but I say ….’  Each time Jesus brings an interpretation that is more compassionate and loving.

 

The church has progressed in its thinking in regard to some Biblical teaching – slavery, women in leadership, raising children.

 

The Book of Revelation is a letter by a pastor, written in the style of satirical poetry to encourage his flock to hold fast to their faith in Jesus.